Less Alcohol - DECEMBER 2020 - One Day At A Time
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TGIF! I've emerged from Work hell. Not awful, just exhausting and stressful. I wanted to drink. Bad. More than once this past week. I did not. But in full confession I took an early gummy twice. And while subbing one thing for another is probably not recommended, the reduced anxiety made for a much more enjoyable night for both of us, got me a good night of sleep, only 20 calories, and no hangover. Had some anxiety thinking about Christmas w/ DH's relatives. I don't think I will drink even though I'll be officially finished with Turkey to Santa dry spell. I might have had a few glasses if it were just him and me. Last few holidays around them did not bode well for me. As in, I played, "How can I figure out who each Christmas present I opened Christmas Eve was from?" I just need to devise a plan and stick to it.
We got 18 inches in Portland! I talked my neighbors into lunchtime sledding for today. If I can't stay headed in the right direction and upright in a sled, y'all might not see me for a while after I try out x-country skiing. We really do all need to have more good old silly fun. Let's make that a challenge in 2021! Let's choose to have more fun with less booze!!!
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1/2 tbsp of Almond butter on rye toast every morning for me with my coffee.
Maybe that is why I am seldom hungry all day?4 -
@globalhiker
They have rental skates at the Ice Den btw ; - )
I went down to Tuscon to the Bioshpere on one trip, completely interesting.
So where do you feel like escaping to? Just a change of scenery?
@Lilylady3k
I have only transferred through the Houston airport, I have never spent any significant time there...yet. I do want to go to Corpus Christi, and Galveston looks beautiful.
Last year I went to Dallas for 2 weeks and skated every day, I tried 8 different rinks. So great. Canadian rinks were not yet open for the season at that time! How great to skate in the morning and read a book by the pool in 95 degree weather every afternoon! I love the Tex-Mex food so much too.4 -
New home for the thread, but the same goals for me, 16-20 AF days per month.
Wednesday December 16 - AF
Thursday December 17 - AF - Felt like drinks, but wanted to get my 2AF in a row.
Friday December 18 - AF - Planned drinks tomorrow.
Rolling total: 13AF days out of 18 days4 -
@dawnbgethealthy and @Lilylady3k I used to LOVE going to the Houston Galleria in the 60's to ice skate. It was magical (I didn't know how magical my older step-sister was feeling when she sometimes made good on her promises to take me as she was heavy into drug use--scary to think now of that long drive down 45 with an 16-year old driving on mushrooms). Can someone actually learn to skate again at 59???5
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mainelylisa wrote: »@dawnbgethealthy and @Lilylady3k I used to LOVE going to the Houston Galleria in the 60's to ice skate. It was magical (I didn't know how magical my older step-sister was feeling when she sometimes made good on her promises to take me as she was heavy into drug use--scary to think now of that long drive down 45 with an 16-year old driving on mushrooms). Can someone actually learn to skate again at 59???
My friend has begun to skate with me (here and there), so yeah, you could totally skate at 59.
You are in Maine right? So many fantastic lakes there.
Back in the day families took car trips to places. Being between Montreal and Toronto we went to Maine lots, and NH, VT, NJ, NY etc. As an adult I spent some time in the Smoky Mountains.
That whole eastern/northern part is soooo beautiful, and being a lake person right up my alley.
I bet there are many great skating spots near you/your cabin.
Even if you don't skate there, I would love love love photos if you go by any : - )5 -
Hi everyone,
I recommitted to my weight loss journey on Dec 13th. At the same time, I decided to do a dry January and just start early. So far, so good. I've done a Sprite/OJ/Grenadine mocktail in a fancy glass for the two cravings I've had so far and it was fine. (6oz Sprite, 4oz. OJ, 1 tsp grenadine) Light bulb moment was realizing that the 2 cravings were when I saw people drinking it in a television show. hmmm...
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BTW - I'm currently 6 days AF. The last 2 nights I have slept better than I have in a loooonnnng time and woke up in such a pleasant mood. I'm thinking that's more than a coincidence.
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@Tygirl2016 that is great and now you are just about past day 6! Woo-hoo!
5 AF days left for me. 22 AF day streak done, weeks 2 and 3 super easy. But today my wine devil started messing with me midday. I would love, love, love 3 drinks today. And I deserve it because it's been more than 20 days AF and that is enough. That's what he's telling me. UGH!
I did everything right - ate properly, lots of protein, well hydrated, slept well, took a bath, nobody giving me a hard time,etc.
I hate wine devil visits that pop up out of nowhere! I'll get up now and go make a passionflower tea or two. Maybe I will chill it and have herbal iced tea all afternoon.
@dawnbgethealthy I would love to escape to any place that isn't Covidlandia.....guess I need to be patient
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Very good article --- Americans Are Drinking More During The Pandemic. Here's How To Cut Back
https://www.npr.org/2020/12/08/944306885/americans-are-drinking-more-during-the-pandemic-heres-how-to-cut-back?utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&fbclid=IwAR0WJYu_X4ye_-czQCNB8bbXm90d_n362_jh_VxJjCnDaDq0pnZSo2ogl84
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Finding some of my personal resolve again this evening. Two nights in a row AF. DH joined me being AF last night. Tonight he opened a nice bottle of red wine to go with the homemade spaghetti. He did stop after 2 glasses and recorked the bottle.
12/13 Sun 2
12/14 Mon AF
12/15 Tues 3
12/16 Wed AF
12/17 Thurs 2
12/18 Fri AF
12/19 Sat AF
Dec accountability: 5/19 days AF6 -
Saturday night I blew my no-wining diet...went on a bit of food shopping spree in a packed supermarket and picked up the wines I was wanting all day. Oh well. At least I stopped at 3 glasses and feel fine this morning.
The Thanksgiving to Xmas AF streak is ending a bit early for me! If you are doing it, keep going!!
I will focus on moderating this week and next.
No need to binge I tell myself, there is plenty of wine and food in the universe for an eternity....6 -
globalhiker wrote: »Saturday night I blew my no-wining diet...went on a bit of food shopping spree in a packed supermarket and picked up the wines I was wanting all day. Oh well. At least I stopped at 3 glasses and feel fine this morning.
The Thanksgiving to Xmas AF streak is ending a bit early for me! If you are doing it, keep going!!
I will focus on moderating this week and next.
No need to binge I tell myself, there is plenty of wine and food in the universe for an eternity....
3 weeks is a FANTASTIC AF streak between the major holidays @globalhiker. Nice job. 👍👍👍5 -
Good write up on the increase in drinking due to the pandemic @lilylady3. Woot woot forvthe DH joining in and being supportive when he can.
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Tygirl2016 wrote: »Hi everyone,
I recommitted to my weight loss journey on Dec 13th. At the same time, I decided to do a dry January and just start early. So far, so good. I've done a Sprite/OJ/Grenadine mocktail in a fancy glass for the two cravings I've had so far and it was fine. (6oz Sprite, 4oz. OJ, 1 tsp grenadine) Light bulb moment was realizing that the 2 cravings were when I saw people drinking it in a television show. hmmm...
Lynne
Welcome @Tygirl2016.Your mocktails sound delish. Will have to make a few up this week. Here is the linkmto check out our information page. It has a ton of helpful info you can refer back to again and again.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10816791/information-page-only-for-less-alcohol-one-day-at-a-time/p1?new=1
Improved sleep is definitely a huge bonus due to cutting back or having some AF days. Glad you are feeling some benefits already with those 6 days so far.3 -
Great pic @mainelylisa of the sledding. Are those your neighbors across the street? Your having some strong cravings, but your keeping control really well.
Gummies or no gummies. Lol 🤑3 -
Really amazed I have not crashed on my Turkey -Santa AF goal.
Been rough dealing with husband that is layed off and drinking all day at home. As I have mentioned he enjoys having a drinking buddy, which he thinks I need to be for him since we have to be home bound.
Having my own will power to ignore his persistent pushing of booze gives me great pleasure. 😇😈
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@MissMay - standing with you this evening. I'm AF this evening after a wonderful day sharing lunch with all my kids and their spouses as they exchanged sibling gifts. They all left, the house is quiet again, DH & I went for a walk ... now DH is finishing last night's open wine bottle.3
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Welcome @Tygirl2016 You're taking some awesome steps towards health--congrats! Hope you find this community supportive--I sure have.
@dawnbgethealthy Yay! There's hope. I'm going to focus on x-country skiing at least for Jan. I'll have to Google how to strengthen my ankles. They hurt sometimes when I just start out wogging, so... Have I mentioned I sure think there is a book in you? Sounds like you've had such an adventurous life. I want to make the rest of mine as adventurous as possible. (And while I definitely have adventures while drinking, I prefer to remember them!)
@MissMay Your resolve is incredible. If I were living with someone drinking and wanting me to drink with him, I fear I'd be a sunk ship. A dead doornail. A kite without a string. A basket case. A chair without a leg. Oh, and these were my neighbors directly behind and on the side of me. Wonderful to have 2 friends so close.
@Lilylady3k You are also standing strong and even when you decide to indulge, you're keeping it in check!
And @globalhiker What Miss May said! I think had I not had such a bad TGiving, I would have def had a few drinks by now.6 -
I love the sledding photo!!!
Alcohol sales are up 40% in the province where I live since the beginning of the pandemic.
Super glad to have this supportive place to keep a lid on that.3
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